Celebrating the life of
John Henry Graves, Jr.
July 30, 1960 - November 05, 2015
John Henry Graves, Jr., age 55, died November 5, 2015 at home. He was born on July 30, 1960 in Savannah, Georgia, the son of the late John Henry Graves, Sr. and Mary Kicklighter Graves. He graduated from Armstrong State College with a degree in Biology. He traveled the world as a Merchant Marine and returned to Savannah where he lived the rest of his life.
John was a member of the International Longshoremen’s Association Local 1475 Clerks and Checkers. He worked container and general cargo vessels on the docks of Savannah for over 30 years.
Surviving are his wife, Rivana Graves; his daughters, Victoria Graves and Aysha Mylene Graves; mother, Mary Kicklighter Graves; brother, Arthur Graves (Nancy); sister, Beth Nelson (Tom); nephew, Kerry Nelson; nieces, Rachel Nelson, Mary Ann Graves and Ginny Graves.
Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m., Sunday, November 8, 2015 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
The funeral service will be 1:00 p.m., Monday, November 9, 2015 Whitefield United Methodist Church, 728 E. 55th. Street, Savannah, Georgia.
Interment will be 3:00 p.m. at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church Cemetery, 3080 Okatie Highway, Bluffton, SC 29909.
The family suggests any remembrances be made in his memory to the Tybee Island Marine Science Center, P.O. Box 1879, Tybee Island, Georgia 31328 or the Ossabaw Island Foundation, 305 Fahm Street, Savannah, Georgia 31401.
John was a good man -he was dependable and trustworthy - and fun! Spent more than a few nights on the water with John, traveling the beautiful Atlantic coast, and always safe in his hands as he was a superb Captain. He has left us far too soon, and my thoughts are with his family and children - sending you much strength to move forward - carrying the love John had for you always in your hearts. Peace & Love
- Adrienne White , San Francisco , CA
I was so very sorry to read of John's passing!! My prayers go out to the family!! I worked with John at the ILA!
- Roland Mahoney, Richmond Hill, GA
I pray that Jesus will surround the family with a sense of peace and comfort during this time. John had a great heart, very generous and loved life and the people he surrounded himself with. He will be missed.
- Melissa, EHT, NJ
Very sorry for your loss. My prayers and feelings go out to all the family. May you be comforted with all the good memories you have shared with John. I will not be able to be there but send my love. Bill
- Billy A Pinyan, Black Mountain, NC
John was a good man -he was dependable and trustworthy - and fun! Spent more than a few nights on the water with John, traveling the beautiful Atlantic coast, and always safe in his hands as he was a superb Captain. He has left us far too soon, and my thoughts are with his family and children - sending you much strength to move forward - carrying the love John had for you always in your hearts. Peace & Love
- Adrienne White , San Francisco , CA
I was so very sorry to read of John's passing!! My prayers go out to the family!! I worked with John at the ILA!
- Roland Mahoney, Richmond Hill, GA
I pray that Jesus will surround the family with a sense of peace and comfort during this time. John had a great heart, very generous and loved life and the people he surrounded himself with. He will be missed.
- Melissa, EHT, NJ
Very sorry for your loss. My prayers and feelings go out to all the family. May you be comforted with all the good memories you have shared with John. I will not be able to be there but send my love. Bill
- Billy A Pinyan, Black Mountain, NC
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
